Li Yong continued, "We're considering that this is your first offense, and only one videotape was leaked—the one from the construction site—so it hasn't caused any serious impact. That's why we want you to cooperate with us to catch those smugglers!"

"So, besides me, whose dirt have you caught?"

"We discovered that Zhou Chengzhi's whereabouts were suspicious after you were injured last night, but we lost track of him!"

"Lost him? What do you suspect him of?"

"He may have already contacted Zhuang Zhennan, but we have no evidence, so we wanted to ask you to investigate!"

"How can I help you?"

"Zhou Chengzhi went to back you up. Aren't you going to tell me where he went?"

"How could he possibly tell me? Besides, I really dislike this person lately and don't want to have anything to do with him at all!"

"Oh, why?"

"He bullied my brother Tu Nan!"

"Oh, I think I've heard about that. Okay! But let me know what Zhou Chengzhi has been up to lately. If he's really involved in smuggling, we won't let him get away with it!"

"Okay, I'll try my best!"

"Okay, that's all for today. I'll be going now!"

"Have a seat! I'll treat you to dinner tonight!"

"Don't make me make a mistake. Although the police and the people are one family, there are some things that need to be done in moderation!"

"Alright! Then I won't stop you, Officer Li!"

"Okay, goodbye!"

Xiang Pengfei watched Li Yong leave his office. He put his hands behind his head, pondered for a moment, then picked up the phone, intending to call Zhou Chengzhi. But he hesitated, holding the receiver without dialing.

"Ta-da!"

Zhou Yuxiang knocked on the door, then smiled at Xiang Pengfei and said, "What are you planning to eat tonight? I'll make it for you!"

Xiang Pengfei, who was scratching his head while holding the microphone, finally put it down and said, "Just get something simple, no need to go to too much trouble!"

"No, I have to be serious, otherwise I won't feel right about it!"

Xiang Pengfei asked suspiciously, "What's wrong? There are some things you don't need to dwell on. Just let bygones be bygones!"

At this moment, Zhou Yuxiang looked a little aggrieved, and her eyes began to well up with tears, making her look so pitiful that Xiang Pengfei was startled and stood up, running towards Zhou Yuxiang, saying, "What's wrong? What happened, Yuxiang!"

At this moment, Zhou Yuxiang pouted and tears streamed down her face. She said to Xiang Pengfei, "I'm sorry! Pengfei, I was too willful last night. I shouldn't have asked you to go to the movies with me. Although we had a lot of fun, you got hurt. I really feel bad about it. I'm sorry, Pengfei!"

Xiang Pengfei walked to Zhou Yuxiang's side, put his arm around her shoulder, and helped her sit on the bamboo rattan chair by the door. He said, "Yuxiang, you don't need to blame yourself. You can only blame my cousin for being too stingy, not for making me go to the movies!"

Zhou Yuxiang started crying, her face streaked with tears. She sobbed for a moment and said, "It's my fault, it's my fault, how could it not be my fault? I was too willful, too naive. I didn't let you rest. Although I watched the happiest movie of my life, I can't forgive myself for hurting you. I will never let you watch a movie again!"

Xiang Pengfei said with a smile, "What's wrong with watching a movie? It's not the movie's fault. Besides, being able to watch a movie with you is an honor for me!"

With tears streaming down her face, Zhou Yuxiang looked at Xiang Pengfei and asked, "Are you telling the truth?"

Xiang Pengfei raised his right hand and said to Zhou Yuxiang, "If you don't believe me, I can swear!"

Zhou Yuxiang reached out and covered Xiang Pengfei's mouth, saying, "You're not allowed to swear!"

Xiang Pengfei pouted, kissed Zhou Yuxiang's hand, and said, "Oh, it smells so good!"

Zhou Yuxiang turned her face away shyly and said with a smile, "You're so annoying!"

Taking advantage of the situation, Xiang Pengfei stood up and said, "Since you hate me, then I'm leaving."

Zhou Yuxiang immediately hugged Xiang Pengfei's leg, pressed her face against his body, and said, "Pengfei, let's get married!"

Xiang Pengfei then sat down again, put his arm around Zhou Yuxiang's shoulder, and said, "Great! I also hope to marry you soon and enjoy our time together!"

Is it true?

Xiang Pengfei nodded firmly.

Zhou Yuxiang gave Xiang Pengfei a big kiss on the cheek, then stood up excitedly and said, "I'm going home now to get my household registration book!"

Xiang Pengfei held Zhou Yuxiang's hand, looked at her tenderly, and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you. Let's get our marriage certificate tomorrow!"

Zhou Yuxiang turned around abruptly, saying as she ran, "Go home! See your parents, and then take your household registration book!"

"good!"

As Xiang Pengfei watched Zhou Yuxiang's figure, he was filled with emotion. He thought to himself that this woman would be with him for the rest of his life, and he felt a surge of joy and happiness.

Xiang Pengfei also turned around, returned to his desk, picked up the receiver, and started making a phone call home.

His mother, Zhuang Hualin, answered the phone quickly and said, "Hello, who is it?"

Xiang Pengfei quickly said, "It's me, Mom!"

Zhuang Hualin said in surprise, "Oh, Pengfei! How come you have time to call? You haven't contacted us for days since you settled your dad and me into the new house!"

Xiang Pengfei said with some self-reproach, "I'm sorry, Mom! I've been quite busy these past few days, so I haven't had time to see you. But I'll be right back now, and I have some good news to tell you!"

"What good news? Are you expecting a grandson?"

"Mom, how can it be so fast? Zhou Yuxiang just asked me to get our marriage certificate."

"Really? That's great! Let's get our marriage certificate quickly and then have a grand wedding. Your dad and I will be proud of each other, won't we? We can also bring your uncle and aunt along so we can have a good time!"

"mom,,!"

Xiang Pengfei was all smiles, but his face darkened when he heard that his uncle's family had been invited.

Zhuang Hualin sensed something was wrong as soon as he heard Xiang Pengfei call his name, and quickly asked, "What's wrong? Pengfei!"

Xiang Pengfei hadn't told Zhuang Hualin about Zhuang Tunan's broken leg yet, fearing his mother wouldn't be able to accept it. But now it seemed impossible to keep it a secret any longer. Even if he didn't tell her today, Zhuang Hualin would cause a scene at the wedding banquet the moment they met. Zhuang Tunan was her own nephew, and she couldn't possibly accept that her son had broken both legs because of a mistake. Besides, Zhuang Tunan's family had helped her family so much, and she hadn't even repaid that kindness yet. To have Zhuang Tunan lose his leg was an insult she simply couldn't accept.

Xiang Pengfei was silent for a while before he said, "Mom, there's something I need to tell you. Please don't blame me, okay?"

"What's wrong? You're not really pregnant out of wedlock, are you? And you want Mom to give you a grandson?"

"No, it's about my brother Tu Nan!"

"Tu Nan, what's wrong with him? Does he object to you being with Zhou Yuxiang?"

"No, he didn't object!"

“If your brother Tu Nan objects, you should consider it. I believe your brother Tu Nan would never harm you. He always thinks of you and treats you like his own brother!”

"Mom, stop talking!"

Suddenly, tears streamed down Xiang Pengfei's face. He bit his lip and said resolutely, "My brother Tu Nan lost both his legs, and it's all my fault!"

"What?"

For some reason, there was a sudden clap of thunder and lightning outside, and then a heavy rain began to fall.

With tears streaming down his face, Xiang Pengfei continued, "I'm sorry, Mom. I caused my brother Tu Nan to injure his legs. He'll probably have to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life!"

"You, Xiang Pengfei, are you an animal? How could you do such a thing? Don't you know how your uncle and aunt's family treated you? How could you do such a thing!"

"Mom, I didn't mean it. I'm sorry, Brother Tu Nan!"

"Alright, your father and I don't have a son like you. Your father and I are going back to the countryside tomorrow and will never see you again!"

"mom!"